MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,467 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted front to rear
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted front to rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y742 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y742 URP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y742 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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